Meloni has reduced the flow, but some methods are controversial
Keir Starmer’s talks with Italy’s rightwing PM came after eight people died trying to cross English Channel on Sunday
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British premier has promised tougher border measures and to ‘smash the gangs’ that smuggle people
Deputy prime minister could face prison over episode in which vessel carrying rescued migrants was forbidden from docking
French government laments this year’s ‘terrible’ toll, said to be worst since 2018
Berlin plans to carry out checks at all land frontiers in a bid to stem illegal migration
Donald Trump’s running mate recycles conspiracy theories about Haitians and pets in Ohio
Government says expansion of electronic travel authorisation scheme designed to ‘enhance security’
Justice minister warns that criminals are recruiting children for extremist groups abroad
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government steps up response to demand for tougher line on irregular immigration
French emergency services rescue more than 50 people after small boat ran into trouble on Tuesday morning
Former army officer is among six MPs vying to lead UK opposition party
Even outside government, the AfD can exert a pernicious influence
Business groups raise concerns over measures to reduce the number of foreign workers entering the country
Refugee advocacy groups criticise expulsion of 28 convicted criminals to country that has no diplomatic ties with Berlin
Measures, which include a ban on knives at public events, follow outrage over terror attack in western city last week
Labour government posts contract to ‘reintegrate’ returnees in 11 countries in bid to reduce asylum backlog
Call for dialogue with opposition and regions follows deadly knife attack by a suspected Syrian national
Impounding of MSF’s ship for 60 days is 23rd seizure of a vessel by Giorgia Meloni’s government
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Universities warn of threat to education sector and ‘soft power’ as Canberra seeks to ease rental prices
Also in this newsletter: Bulgaria calls its seventh general election in three years
Although immigration remains hugely controversial, a number of places in Republican-dominated areas are eager for an influx of workers
Working from purely economic or electoral motives neglects the key to integration
